Podcasts

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

This unique and lively history show delves into some of the world's most important political, social and cultural events and the intriguing personalities behind them. Presented by Dr Patrick Geoghegan of Trinity College Dublin, Talking History unravels the gritty, sometimes uncomfortable, side of our past, and what we can learn from it.

Latest episodes

Best of April Books

3 days ago - 50 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

JMW Turner: 250 Years On

10 days ago - 49 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Anne Frank's Annex Recreated

17 days ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Great Gatsby's Centenary

24 days ago - 47 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

Best of March Books

a month ago - 53 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

King James VI and I: His Life and Loves

a month ago - 52 mins

Talking History with Patrick Geoghegan

The Exploration of Space

Coming up on this week's episode of Talking History: astronaut Tim Peake joins Patrick Geoghegan to explore the history of astronauts in space; we hear about James VI's relationship with Irish policy from Prof Clare Jackson from the University of Cambridge; and historian Donal Fallon shares the story of the Phoenix Park lamplighters.